Opinion
Orcas Fire’s budget explained | Guest column
The cost of maintaining the effective emergency response system we have on Orcas Island is a significant challenge.
Opinion
San Juan EMS is making decisions for wrong reasons | Guest column
San Juan EMS Chief Jim Cole's statement flies in the face of the reality in the Sounder’s story…
Opinion
Reject prop one | guest column
Last year, a majority of San Juan County’s citizens voted to make some important updates to our county…
Opinion
From the living dead to cute costumes | Editorial
As yellow and red leaves litter our streets and decorations of orange and black hang in windows, one…
Opinion
Losing family to cancer | Reporter’s notebook
She wore red lipstick and her neck was often adorned with a colorful scarf. She was an artist…
Opinion
Orcas School responds to audit | Guest column
Recently, there have been some questions about audit results of our 2010-2011 OASIS program. For clarity I offer…
Opinion
Kudos to the county | Editorial
It seems to be human nature to complain more than compliment, and our county gets its fair share…
Opinion
The flu vaccine is for everyone | Guest column
An annual flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and the flu-related complications that could…
Opinion
The trouble with spiders | Editor’s notebook
I’ve woken up with them in the palm of my hand. They’ve clung to the inside of my…
Opinion
It’s a balancing act for island businesses | Editorial
A handful of the businesses and restaurants in Eastsound were closed on Sunday and Monday of Labor Day…
Opinion
Quarterly review from county auditor | Guest column
I work for the government, which gives me a warped view of the world. I forget that not…
Opinion
Goodbye Ronnie and Robert | Guest column
I have had the great privilege in recent weeks to work in close quarters with the long-time operators…
Opinion
Take a vacation for your brain | Reporter’s Notebook
The mornings come so reliably – a cup of coffee, familiar faces and the daily sifting of emails.…